Unusual

authentic

[aw-then-tik]

genuine, real, or original; not a copy, imitation, or counterfeit; conforming to the source or representing true characteristics or qualities.

hygge

[hoog-uh]

(especially in reference to the Danish lifestyle) the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a blanket, having good conversations, enjoying food, etc.

summarize

[s-umm-ar-iz-e]

to provide a brief and concise statement of the main points.

forage

[fawr-ij]

to wander or go in search of provisions

epistemology

[ih-pis-tuh-mol-uh-jee]

a branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge

balcony

[bal-kuh-nee]

a platform projecting from a wall of a building, enclosed by a railing

abrasive

[uh-brey-siv]

tending to abrade; causing abrasion; abrading

stultify

[stuhl-tuh-fahy ]

to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means

collude

[kuh-lood]

to act together through a secret understanding, especially with evil or harmful intent

hindrance

[hin-druhnce]

something that obstructs or delays progress

plaintiff

[pleyn-tif]

petitioner (in court of law)

attrit

[uh-trit]

to wear down (an opposing military force) by numerical superiority in troops or firepower

insipid

[in-sip-id]

without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid

sartorial

[sahr-tawr-ee-uhl]

of or relating to tailors or their trade

brash

[brash]

confident in an aggressive or rude way

sartorial

[sahr-tawr-ee-uhl]

of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress

logical

[l-og-ik-al]

clear and sound reasoning based on facts and principles.

cherubic

[chuh-roo-bik]

having a plump, pretty innocence

spurn

[spurn]

to reject with disdain; scorn

bumptious

[buhmp-shuhs]

offensively self-assertive

harangue

[huh-rang ]

a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe

bewitched

[b-ew-itch-ed]

enchanted or under a magical spell; also refers to being captivated or charmed.

bonfire

[bon-fahy-er]

a large open-air fire, typically used for celebration

virtuoso

[vur-choo-oh-soh]

a person who has special knowledge or skill in a field

virtuoso

[vur-choo-oh-soh]

a person who excels in musical technique or execution